#NSWASCIWIRE
Recent work by our members#nswasciwire highlights the published writing of NSWA members each month. Would you like to see your writing featured? Please suggest an item online or send a link or PDF file to Susan Keown at sciencewire@nwscience.org. The NSWA Board of Directors determines what material to present. We look forward to highlighting your work.
Sorensen: Shut Eye
In a combination detective story and science report, Eric Sorensen, Science Writer for Washington State Magazine/WSU News Service (@WSUDiscovery) digs into the science of sleep deprivation. Backed by good old-fashioned, in-depth reporting, Eric’s story includes a...
Naam: Election Science
In time for election day, Ramez Naam lays out the science of Washington State ballot initiative I-522, to require front-of-package labeling of any foods containing genetically modified ingredients. In a single Slogpost, Ramez names the AMA, National Academy of...
Mónica Feliú-Mójer: Visual Wow
Mónica Feliú-Mójer (@moefeliu) shows us how a personal website is done, highlighting her work as a scientist and outreach manager for University of Washington Biostatistics. Don’t miss the video, photos of Puerto Rico and Seattle and other places Mónica has called...
Ma: The Sound of Music
How does a cello sound through cochlear implants? Michelle Ma posts a simulation, before and after improvements made by University of Washington electrical engineers. Michelle, (@michellecarole) a UW news and information writer, explains that cochlear implants are...
Ostrom: Gut Feeling
You’ve heard the talk show jokes. Now let Carol Ostrom of the Seattle Times explain the science behind fecal microbiota transplants, or as Carol (@costrom) states in plain language: poop transplants. Once your inner nine-year-old stops giggling, check out the variety...